Childcare is often the biggest cost of a baby's first year. Start looking early; waitlists can be long.
Options
- Licensed childcare centers
- Licensed family childcare homes
- A nanny, or a nanny share with another family
- Family or friends
- Adjusting work schedules between parents
Check
Visit, ask about ratios and licensing, and check your state's childcare licensing records.
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